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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.

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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Mayor Nick Nesta
Op-Ed: Town halls demystify city government 
October 1, 2026
This week, we held our first City Hall 101, and I want to thank everyone who took the time to attend, ask questions, listen, and learn…
One of four new glamping tents at Wekiwa Springs State Park features a queen-size bed and a covered deck with seating. The tents, located in the park's campground, are now available for overnight reservations.
Glamping tents open at Wekiwa Springs State Park
October 1, 2026
Reservations now available through Wekiwa Springs Adventures.
The proposed Paulucci Acres site is shown along Vick Road in this 2025 file photo. The Apopka Development Review Committee on Wednesday recommended denial of a major development plan for Pod 2, a proposed 59-home section of the larger development along West Ponkan Road.
DRC recommends denial of 59-home section of Paulucci Acres 
September 30, 2026
Plan is part of 1,034-home, 618-acre development in northwest Apopka.
Dr. Justin Kelly, a colon and rectal surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group, is leading a new colorectal surgery program at AdventHealth Apopka. The program, which launched Sept. 14, provides specialized surgical care for colorectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease and other colorectal conditions.
AdventHealth Apopka launches colorectal surgery program 
September 29, 2026
New specialty service aims to give local patients greater access to colorectal care closer to home.
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta speaks during a May 20 City Commission meeting at Apopka City Hall. Nesta outlined a new City Hall organizational structure during a Sept. 28 town hall, days after the dismissals of two senior city officials.
Nesta outlines City Hall reorganization at town hall 
September 29, 2026
Presentation comes three days after dismissals of interim city admin, finance director.
The IHOP restaurant on U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka is expected to temporarily close beginning Oct. 4 for conversion into Florida's first dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP restaurant.
Apopka IHOP to become Florida’s first dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP
September 28, 2026
U.S. 441 restaurant will close Oct. 4 for conversion; reopening date TBD.
The IHOP restaurant on U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka is expected to temporarily close beginning Oct. 4 for renovations.
Apopka IHOP to close temporarily for renovations  
September 25, 2026
Reopening date has not been announced.
Scott Billue, founder of Matthew’s Hope, speaks during the Apopka Homeless Services Town Hall on Sept. 24 at The Well Activity Center. Billue discussed the nonprofit’s work in Apopka and its plans to bring a sleeper bus to the area.
Apopka seeks unified approach to homeless services 
September 25, 2026
Town hall brings providers together as city explores one-stop resource system.
Apopka firefighters, city officials and community members gather during a previous Fire Department event in front of an Apopka fire engine. The City Commission unanimously ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with Apopka Professional Firefighters Association Local 5293 on Sept. 24, approving raises, pension changes and new pay incentives through September 2029.
Apopka ratifies three-year firefighter contract with raises, pension changes 
September 25, 2026
Residents urge approval, praising firefighters’ service and the need to keep them in Apopka.
Vehicles travel through the intersection of North Thompson Road and Votaw Road Thursday morning after North Thompson Road reopened Wednesday afternoon following about 30 days of closure for Orange County Utilities’ Wekiwa Springs Septic-to-Sewer Project.
North Thompson Road reopens after septic-to-sewer work 
September 24, 2026
Closure lasted about 30 days.
Dr. Justin Kelly, a colon and rectal surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group, is leading a new colorectal surgery program at AdventHealth Apopka. The program, which launched Sept. 14, provides specialized surgical care for colorectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease and other colorectal conditions.
AdventHealth Apopka launches colorectal surgery program Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 29, 2026
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New specialty service aims to give local patients greater access to colorectal care closer to home.
Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta speaks during a May 20 City Commission meeting at Apopka City Hall. Nesta outlined a new City Hall organizational structure during a Sept. 28 town hall, days after the dismissals of two senior city officials.
Nesta outlines City Hall reorganization at town hall Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 29, 2026
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Presentation comes three days after dismissals of interim city admin, finance director.
The IHOP restaurant on U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka is expected to temporarily close beginning Oct. 4 for conversion into Florida's first dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP restaurant.
Apopka IHOP to become Florida’s first dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOPTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 28, 2026
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U.S. 441 restaurant will close Oct. 4 for conversion; reopening date TBD.
The IHOP restaurant on U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka is expected to temporarily close beginning Oct. 4 for renovations.
Apopka IHOP to close temporarily for renovations  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 25, 2026
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Reopening date has not been announced.
Scott Billue, founder of Matthew’s Hope, speaks during the Apopka Homeless Services Town Hall on Sept. 24 at The Well Activity Center. Billue discussed the nonprofit’s work in Apopka and its plans to bring a sleeper bus to the area.
Apopka seeks unified approach to homeless services Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 25, 2026
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Town hall brings providers together as city explores one-stop resource system.
Apopka firefighters, city officials and community members gather during a previous Fire Department event in front of an Apopka fire engine. The City Commission unanimously ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with Apopka Professional Firefighters Association Local 5293 on Sept. 24, approving raises, pension changes and new pay incentives through September 2029.
Apopka ratifies three-year firefighter contract with raises, pension changes Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 25, 2026
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Residents urge approval, praising firefighters’ service and the need to keep them in Apopka.
Vehicles travel through the intersection of North Thompson Road and Votaw Road Thursday morning after North Thompson Road reopened Wednesday afternoon following about 30 days of closure for Orange County Utilities’ Wekiwa Springs Septic-to-Sewer Project.
North Thompson Road reopens after septic-to-sewer work Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 24, 2026
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Closure lasted about 30 days.
City of Apopka seal
DRC backs child care request, seeks revisions to two housing plansTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 23, 2026
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Joy Child Academy heads to Planning Commission for a decision.
Damage from a Sept. 9 lightning-caused fire left the ceiling open and scattered insulation and debris throughout the kitchen of an Apopka family’s home. The residence was deemed uninhabitable.
Apopka family raises funds after lightning destroys home Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 23, 2026
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Community donations provide essentials as displaced family searches for a new home.
Apopka Planning Commission member Robert Ryan speaks during a May 20 City Commission workshop. Ryan, who proposed the Planning Commission’s review of the land development code, was absent from its Sept. 22 meeting.
Planning Commission moves code workshop to November, recommends five development requests Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 23, 2026
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Mock raises connected green space, tree preservation for code review.



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